If these walls could talk! Step back in time and enjoy the idyllic setting of this 1850's Farmette. This sprawling property has endless possibilities. With 8.11 Acres, Main House, Spring House, 4-Bay 2 story 54x24 Garage with workshop, 45x36 Barn with hay loft, workshop and 4 horse stalls (check with twp for zoning). The Main house has 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths and Features unusually high ceilings for the time period and note the extra wide front doors as well. The first floor is solid stone construction and can be seen in the deep window sills and exposed stone in the family room. The Spring house is perfect for guests or can be used as rental income with separate utilities and address at 728 1/2 Academy Rd. The spring house features 2 beds and 1 bath, full kitchen, dining room and living room. The craftmanship of this home is like none other. If you're a car enthusiast or need room for your toys you will love the 4 bay garage and the car-lift in the barn. 2 workshops to tinker in and tons of storage space between the garage and the barn. Stroll about the property and enjoy the sounds of the trickling stream from the spring house down to the pond. Deer can almost always been seen on the grounds, among other wildlife. This is a Rare find in Central York School District. Truly a Hidden GEM!
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
8.11 acresLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Jessica Engle• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.11 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
York County
APN
460001000210000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-7
Small Lot Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-7 Residential District is to provide reasonable standards to encourage the orderly expansion of and continued investment in small-lot single-family residential development in sections of the Township with moderate sloping land; encourage opportunities for older residents to age in place; encourage architecturally attractive building facades and landscaping; prevent the overcrowding of the land; to limit activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities not compatible with residential development; and to otherwise create conditions conducive to carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway, Stone Driveway
Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Average
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry, Stone, Stick Built
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Asphalt, Metal, Rubber
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s), Exterior Lighting
Lot Information
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 252
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,680
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $390
County Tax: $1,353
School Tax: $4,662
Tax Assessed Value: $229,320
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $6,405
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Spring
Location
School Information
School District Name: CENTRAL YORK
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: North on N Sherman St turn Left onto Academy Rd, the garage is on the right and home is on the left. Park at the garage or park at the spring house.
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: SPRINGETTSBURY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 460001000210000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hayshire El School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Central York Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Central York High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 101° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
York, PA • 17406
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in York. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$490,000 – $594,000
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